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Athletes

Competition in Full Swing for the Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025

A volleyball player with their arms up in the air, about to hit the ball
The tournament’s first 6 games set the tone for can be expected over the rest of the competition.
Athletes

Hope in Every Serve: How Volleyball Inspires Nataliia Vyhivska’s Dreams

By Karini Viranna , October 06, 2025
Nataliia Vyhivska spikes a volleyball over the net during a game.
DayNataliia Vyhivska and her team played to win in Katowice, beating Team Mongolia 2-0 (25-11, 25-20). “When I’m on the court, everything else disappears."
Athletes

Empowering Mentors: The First SOMENA Athlete Leaders Mentors Training in Abu Dhabi

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From December 16 – 17, 2024, Abu Dhabi hosted the First Special Olympics Middle East / North Africa Athlete Leaders Mentors Training.
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Olympic Torch Bearer and Special Olympics athlete Fanélie Croizat Champions Teamwork Ahead of Turin 2025

Woman wearing Special Olympics France winter gear poses for the camera and smiles
Special Olympics France cross-country skier values joy, friendship and personal growth over podium finishes.
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Special Olympics Oklahoma Athlete Stuns with Singing and Speed

By RJ Nealon, September 22, 2025
The picture shows a male Special Olympics athlete holding a microphone. He's singing the US national anthem.
Twelve delegations in total will soon march into Devon Park, signaling the start of the parade of athletes.
Athletes

Stingers Family Values: Sportsmanship Turns to Success

A Special Olympics softball athlete prepares to bat.
The Lasalle-Windsor Stingers dugout was filled with raucous energy as the lanky Matthew Cormier made his way to the batter’s box. His teammates cheered, clapped, and stomped to encourage Cormier as he prepared for his turn at bat. Chants of "let's go Matt!" filled the air. It had the atmosphere of a tightly contested game where everything was on the line.
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Sebastiaan Van Luijn: From Childhood Bullying to Competing at Turin 2025

Portrait photo of smiley man wearing Special Olympics Netherlands uniform
Sebastiaan’s journey shows the power of perseverance and community support.
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Special Olympics Athlete Finds Motivation in Virtual Events

By RJ Nealon, March 01, 2021
Amber is standing showing off all of her medals she has earned from the virtual events.
Amber Gertsch is a very active athlete from Special Olympics Utah. She continues to compete in virtual walking events.
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Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools®

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This program engages schools to create climates of inclusion, acceptance, respect, and human dignity for all students with and without intellectual disabilities.
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